California (11-10) vs Syracuse (9-12)
February 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: California -5 — Over/Under: 149
The Syracuse Orange are visiting the California Golden Bears on Saturday, February 1st at the Haas Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Syracuse Orange California Golden Bears Prediction. We will examine:
The California Golden Bears’ recent form and player performance
The Syracuse Orange’s recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the California Golden Bears
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Syracuse Orange
Recent betting trends in games played between Syracuse Orange and California Golden Bears
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the New Mexico Lobos vs California Golden Bears game
California Golden Bears Preview
The California Golden Bears have an 11-10 record this season and are sitting in the 11th place in the Atlantic Coast. The Bears are coming off a 65-76 loss to SMU. The Bears are 11-9-1 against the spread, and 11-10 in over/under while having a 9-3 home record.
Offensively, California is averaging 75.7 points per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.6 points per game (286th). The Golden Bears shoot 43.1% from the field (269th) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (262nd). The Golden Bears shoot 74.8% from the free-throw line (78th) and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (114th).
Andrej Stojakovic leads California in scoring this season, with an average of 18.9 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Jeremiah Wilkinson adds 13.1 points per game.
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange have a 9-12 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the ACC. Syracuse is coming off a 61-70 loss to Stanford. The Orange are 10-10-1 against the spread, and 10-11 in over/under while playing having a 1-5 road record.
Offensively, Syracuse is averaging 74.2 points per game, which ranks 196th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.6 points per game (321st). The Orange shoot 45.3% from the field (156th) and 31.2% from beyond the arc (316th). The Orange shoot 68.8% from the free-throw line (273rd) and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game (92nd).
JJ Starling leads Syracuse in scoring with an average of 17.9 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Donnie Freeman adds 13.4 points and a team-high 7.9 rebounds.
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- California has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Haas Pavilion.
- Syracuse has lost each of its last four road night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- California has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games at Haas Pavilion.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of California’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Five of Syracuse’s last six road night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 158+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- California ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.3).
- California ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (23.1).
- Syracuse ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.7).
Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears Head-to-Head
Syracuse is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against California, but both teams are tied 2-2 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, California won 73-59 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears Prediction
In this Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears Prediction, California is coming as -5 home favorites. California is rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record, and have been very efficient at home, while Syracuse is struggling on the road. The Golden Bears are 3-1 in their last 4 games and have already won once the Orange this season. I expect them to do it again today, so take the California Golden Bears and lay the points at home.